3. PATH
Paths can be defined as the channel of movement
within the city such as alleys, streets,
railroads, motorways and canals.
EDGES
Edge is a separation between two sections that
breaks its continuity such as sewers, or by a
sharp contrast in density or the built environment.
Edges are interlocking forms or places of transition
that enclose and separate different spaces.
4. DISTRICT
few sections that connecting to each other to become
a city
NODES
Nodes can be defined as the strategic spots in a city
into which an observer can enter, and
which the intensive foci to that site are.
Landmark is a location or building or object which is
an important sign for an area.
LANDMARKS
5. URBAN FORM AND
SCALE
Urban form is the arrangement of a built up area.
Scale is the size, bulk and perception of a buildings
and spaces
6. urban structure is the overall framework of a region, town or
precinct, showing relationships between zones of built forms,
land forms, natural environments, activities and open spaces
It primarily comprises land division patterns and the
topography of an urban area.
urban grain is the balance of open space to built form, and
the nature and extent of subdividing an area into smaller
parcels or blocks.
URBAN STRUCTURE AND URBAN
GRAIN
7. URBAN DENSITY
Urban density refers to the number of people living in
an urbanized area.
URBAN HEIGHT AND MASSING
Urban height is the scale of the building with
respect to the floor area and height of the building.
Urban massing describes the relationship of the
various parts of the building with each other
8. URBAN LANDSCAPE
The design of public spaces such as streets, open spaces and
pathways.
Taking a piece of land to analyze, evaluate and beautify.
URBAN FAÇADE
The relationship of buildings to the site, street and neighboring
buildings (alignment, setbacks, boundary treatment)
DETAILS AND MATERIALS
The close-up appearance of objects and surfaces and the
selection of materials in terms of detail, craftsmanship,
texture, color, durability, sustainability and treatment.
9. PRIVATE & PUBLIC REALM
Public realm relates to all parts of the built
environment where the public has free access.
The public realm consists of the publicly-owned street
rights-of-way and other publicly accessible open spaces
such as parks, squares, plazas, courtyards, and alleys.
The private realm consists of privately-owned areas and
is more limited in its accessibility to the public.
10. URBAN DESIGN THEORIES
Theories of composition of mass and space
Theories about visual aspects of public spaces
Theories of the image of the city
Theories of safety
Theories to evoke social interaction
Theories to enhance identity
11. REFERENCES
Kevin lynch
image of the city 1960
Catherine Dee
Form and Fabric in Landscape Architecture
A visual introduction 2001
